South Carolina Code 44-53-1480. Penalties
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 44-53-1480
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Department: means the Department of Health and Environmental Control. See South Carolina Code 44-53-1320
- Dwelling: means a structure, all or part of which is designed or used for human habitation, including a primary residence, secondary residence, outbuilding, fencing, or other structure used in conjunction with the structure. See South Carolina Code 44-53-1320
- Lead-based hazard: means a condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated paint, lead-contaminated dust, bare lead-contaminated soil, or other lead-based substance that is deteriorated in accessible surfaces, friction surfaces, or impact surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects. See South Carolina Code 44-53-1320
- Person: means an individual, firm, corporation, association, trust, or partnership. See South Carolina Code 44-53-1320
A person who knowingly violates a provision of this article or an order of the department issued pursuant to this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined or imprisoned not more than the maximum allowed by the magistrates’ courts in this State. Each day’s violation constitutes a separate offense. Isolated lead-based hazard violations existing in dwellings, dwelling units, or childcare facilities must be considered separate violations.